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Asia Bibi to Pope Francis: Pray for me, your daughter
A Catholic woman condemned to death in Pakistan for allegedly violating the country's blasphemy law has asked Pope Francis for... Read more
Asia Bibi's death sentence sparks outrage from Pakistan's Christians
The Lahore High Court's rejection on Thursday of Asia Bibi's appeal against her death sentence, passed by a lower court,... Read more
Pakistani leader talks persecuted Christians with Pope Francis
In a brief encounter with Pope Francis following his general audience yesterday, former Pakistani minister Paul Bhatti discussed persecuted Christians... Read more
Pakistani Catholics foster dialogue, fellowship with Muslims
Catholics in Pakistan reached out to the local Islamic community in an effort to promote peace between the religious groups... Read more
New Pakistan archbishop emphasizes social harmony between religions
The new Archbishop of Lahore, Pakistan, has asked people to pray that he has “courage and faith,” stressing the need... Read more
Pakistani blasphemy law a threat to all religions, chairman says
During a special round-table meeting last week, various professionals gathered to raise awareness of Pakistan’s extension of the death-penalty for... Read more
Pakistani official: Society flourishes with religious freedom
Paul Bhatti, Pakistan's Minister of Minority Affairs, called religious liberty a Christian value that can enhance life in the country... Read more
Pakistan urged to end blasphemy law abuses
An international hearing sponsored by the World Council of Churches called on Pakistan to end abuse of the nation's blasphemy... Read more
Pakistani teen released on bail in blasphemy case
A 14-year-old Christian girl with Down's syndrome who has been held on suspicion of burning pages of the Quran was... Read more
Vatican defends child with Down syndrome accused of burning Quran
The head of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue has voiced support for a Christian girl with Down syndrome in... Read more
